If you can’t get your Form W-2 from your employer and you previously attached it to your paper tax return, you can order a copy of the entire return from the IRS for a fee. Complete and mail Form 4506, Request for Copy of Tax Return along with the required fee. Allow 75 calendar days for us to process your request.

How can I get my W-2s for the past 10 years?

The IRS keeps copies of past W-2s (and all tax documents under your Social Security Number) from the last 7-10 years. The W-2s are not available from the IRS until one year after they were filed. You will need to fill out Form 4506-T, sign and mail, or fax it to the address/information listed on the form.

Do you need separate W2 forms?

You do not file multiple W2 forms separately. But you do add together all earnings, including wages, salaries and tips, as they appear in Box 1 of each of your multiple W-2s. On Line 7 of your IRS Form 1040, enter the total.

Where can I get a copy of last years W2?

The easiest and quickest way to get a copy of last years W2, is to contact the payroll department of your employer. Often, they have file copies, electronic or hard copy, of your W2’s and, for a small fee, can provide you a copy. If they are unable to , then you will have to contact the IRS for a copy of last years returns.

When do I get my Form W-2 from the IRS?

The IRS can provide Form W-2 information for up to 10 years. Complete information for the current year is generally not available until the year after it is filed with the IRS.

Is it illegal for employers to ask for W-2 forms?

In the current economy, the hiring process and salary negotiations are already slanted toward employers and against employees. This makes a new trend among employers to require potential hires to provide previous W-2 forms – sometimes years’ worth of them – particularly worrying. But is it illegal?

Where can I get a copy of my SSA W2?

Visit SSA.gov and search for “get W-2” or call your local SSA office to request your copy.